The US has been China's top supplier of copper scrap, or recycled copper, since 2022. However, Chinese importers have slowed imports from the US since late November due to concerns that Beijing will impose additional tariffs on the material as a countervailing measure against the Trump administration. If this happens, Chinese smelters will have to further diversify suppliers. Imports ('000 mt) Belt & Road Countries Other countries and regions United States Source: China’s General Administration of Customs
